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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1946

Page

2

Local summer happenings and travel among Iowa City residents

Local residents share summer plans and travels as University of Iowa students Hen Peter Stewart and Jean Atchison return home to relax before fall terms. Families visit relatives in Wisconsin Chicago and Minnesota while others prepare for photography classes and exhibits.

State University of Iowa Iowa City Jean Atchison A. E. Atchison Miss Atchison University College of Medicine

Legion Ball Club To Play Sunday

The Washington Legion Junior baseball club hosts the American Legion Juniors from Columbus Junction in the first league game of the season at 1 30 p m on the new Armory field More than five new players have joined Washington since the last Muscatine game and three Hawkeye Boys State delegates may join if they return in time Washington aims for another win after a 6 5 Memorial Day victory over Columbus Junction Local fans are urged to attend.

Serson Washington Legion American Legion Columbus Junction Washington Bill Boshart Muscatine Boshart Hawkeye Boys State Junction Baseballers New Armory Field

Major Leagues National League Standings and Friday Results

National League standings show Brooklyn leading with 30 wins and .667, followed by Chicago, Cincinnati, New York, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and St. Louis. Friday results include Brooklyn losing to Chicago, and wins by Boston over Cincinnati, Philadelphia over St. Louis, Pittsburgh over New York, and others. Tonight’s matchups feature Brooklyn at Chicago, New York at Pittsburgh, Boston at Cincinnati, and Philadelphia at St. Louis with listed pitchers and records.

W. L. Pet Brooklyn St. Benie i Chitero Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Boston St. Louis Head Chipman Kennedy Ostermueller Lee Heusser Hughes Barrett

Baseball Standings and Schedule for the American League

The American League standings show New York leading with 32 wins and 17 losses, followed by Washington and Cleveland. Today’s schedule features Cleveland at New York with Feller facing Marshall, Detroit at Boston, St. Louis at Philadelphia, and Chicago at Washington with pitchers Lee, Lupat, Niggeling, and Leonard set to start.

W. LL. Pet. Hoston Wc New York Washington Beneit Cleveland IGG Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Feller Marshall Detroit Newhouser Boston Dobson Potter Marchildon Lee Lopat Niggeling Leonard

Overnight visit in the Welch area noted

Yesterday she stayed with her brother M. E. DeLashmutt family in Millard and Margar et. She returned to Skoki Illinois this morning. Dinner guests yesterday noon were Harvey Davis and son Clair with Ev an R Daniel from San Francisco. In the afternoon the two families visited R. G. Davis in the Welch neighborhood.

M. E. DeLashmutt Millard Margaret Skoki Ill Harvey Davis Clair Evan R. Daniel San Francisco Calif R. G. Davis Welch

Maxine Logan to Wed C M Jones in Evening Ceremony

Maxine Dee Ina Logan daughter of Mr and Mrs Al Logan will marry Carlin M Jones private first class in the United States Army in a double ring ceremony at the Methodist church this evening with Dr Fred E Miller reading vows before about 100 guests Margery Logan will be maid of honor and James Logan best man Ushers Woodrow Crone and Jack Trotman will assist The couple will reside at Aberdeen Proving Grounds Md after a wedding trip following the ceremony

Maxine Dee Ina Logan al Logan Carlin M. Jones United States Army Gilbert E. Jones Solomons Fred E. Miller Methodist Church Margery Logan James Logan Woodrow Crone Jack Trotman Eleanor Tucker Louis McCutchen Edna Klein Miss Klein Mendelssohn Logan North Second Avenue John Dodd Harriet Logan Fred Speed Jones Wacs Washington, D. C University of Missouri Columbia Pfe. Jones Calvert County High School South Pacific Aberdeen Proving Grounds Aberdeen George Bifiman Madrid Ruebe Janet Arneta Mathers Marion L. Ferguson Low’ City Harry Ferguson Kenneth Arnet Mathers Haskins Haskins’ Presbyterian Church Washington Methodist Church E. R. Mitehell Columbus Junction Mathers John Skubal John Humble Kansas City Terry Mathers Ames Galen Brown Moline John Yousling

S & C Club Meets With Mrs Ethel Nicola

The S and C Club was entertained by Mrs Ethel Nicola Thursday afternoon at her Riverside area home. Prize winners were Ella Fisher Mildred Cray Agnes Brown and Lucille Kucera. Refreshments were served. Guests included Mrs Fisher Keith Patsy Freddie Jerry Linda Jimmie Crile Connie Marjorie Roberta Wieland Kennett Laurel Kucera and Agnes Bowman. The next meeting is slated for June 20.

S and Club Ethel Nicola Riverside Ella Fisher Mildred Cray Agnes Brown Lucille Kucera

Orr Home Hosts Informal Tea for About Ninety Guests

Mrs. Lester Orr and Mrs. B. F. Bostwick Jr. welcomed nearly 90 guests to a three-session tea at 502 South Town yesterday afternoon. Visitors included Ellen Morrison of St Louis and Rex Severt of Wellman. Guests enjoyed the Orrs new home and garden, with summer blooms displayed throughout the pine room.

Orr South Town Avenue Lester Orr Orrs R. S. Warfel Ellen Morrison St. Louis Rex Severt Well

Missionary Society Meets at Church

The United Presbyterian church Woman's Missionary society held its June meeting in the church parlors with full attendance. Topics included The Children of the Church and Adult Delinquencies, discussed by Mrs. J. A. Porter and Mrs. J. A. Hawthorne, followed by a general discussion and notes on preserving food for those in dire need led by Mrs. Walter Kyle. Leta Glenn presided in the absence of the president, Mrs. I. fu. Colthurst.

Woman's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church Church J. A. Porter J. A. Hawthorne Walter Kyle Leta Glenn I. Fu. Colthurst

Ruth Nichol Missionary Society Meets at Ruth Nichol Group

The June meeting at the United Presbyterian church was hosted by Mrs. Emke Enke with co host Mrs Raymond Anderson. Mrs Richard A Stewart led devotions from 1 Corinthians 13 13 and prayers. Mrs P Whisler reviewed missionary articles focused on children worldwide. Mrs Anderson chaired the business session in the president’s absence. Roll call featured temperance items from 12 members. George Rudiger recounted Jerry Vorhies speech on using certain foods in liquor making to aid starving foreigners. Refreshments reflected the season provided by the hostesses.

Ruth Nichol Missionary Society of the United , Presbyterian Church Emmer Enke Raymond Anderson Richard A. Stewart P. &. Whisler Missionary Anderson C. C. Stewart George Rudiger Jerry Vorhies S. W. Livingston

Entertains G H M Club for Pinochle

Fifteen G H M club members were hosted by Mr and Mrs Sam Munson at their home. Pinochle ran at three tables with women winners Mrs Al Crone and Max Cook receiving high scores and the traveling prize going to Mrs Scott Wilcox. Hostess aided by Mrs John Caldwell served seasonal refreshments.

G.H. M. Club Sam Munson al Crone Max Cook Scott Wilcox John Caldwell

Social Calendar Highlights Meetings and Notices

Local clubs and societies announce upcoming events and changes including Wee Twelve bridge club at 7:30 p m with Mary Voorhees, Tuesday Ann Judson Circle dinner at the Baptist church, Alma H. Holland Missionary Society at Sunset Park, and numerous circle, club, and service group gatherings with organizers and hosts listed. Special items include a change of meeting place and night, plus a Garden of Memories memorial service.

Twelve Bridge Club Mary Voorhees Ann Judson Lexington Circle Wayne Norman Merry Makers Club Stanley Mouser Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Revelations Country Club Dan Brindley Wesleyan Service Guild Truman Hysell Good Will Club Charles Harvey L. L. Lemley Ainsworth O.E.S Hall Garden of Memories

Birthday notices for local residents

Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Scott on their third wedding anniversary. Donald Lee Raymond marks his third birthday. Several residents including Carl Amrine Audrey Peet and Mrs. Cora Davis observe or celebrate birthdays. Tomorrow observes include Mrs. Cora Davis turning 77 and Dennis Jurging Leonna Lunning Janet Sweet. Additional birthdays listed for June 9 include Edith Miller James Marsh Ruby Hinton and others.

Lloyd Scott Donald Lee Raymond Mrs. Lester Raymond Dennis Allen Jurging Rollie Jurging Leonna Ruth Lunning Henry Lunning Edith Miller James Marsh Ruby Hinton Crawfordsville Oren Romine East 76 John May Frank Dvorak J. T. Wenger Wayland Mary Vlasek Dale Bower Don Bealer

Patricia Ann Kallaus Turns Fourteen Tomorrow

Patricia Ann Kallaus, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Kallaus, will celebrate her fourteenth birthday tomorrow.

Patricia Ann Kallaus Charles Kallaus

Memorial Service by Eastern Stars at Masonic Temple

About 55 members and friends attended the Hour of Remembrance service at the Masonic temple led by Mrs. Lloyd Foster worthy matron. The Rainbow chorus of 12 sang and Mrs. J C Holbert performed Going Home. Alice McDaniel read memorials to Eastern Star and Grand chapter members and honored sons and daughters serving in the armed forces. Sunshine fund raised 10.85 for the Iowa Veterans hospital fund. A June 13 meeting will include an exemplification of...

Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Lloyd Foster Rainbow Chorus J. C. Holbert Alice McDaniel Eastern Star Grand Chapter Sunshine March Iowa Veterans Hospital Fund

Jean Mathers Marion Ferguson Exchange Nuptial Vows

Jean Mathers Marion Ferguson exchange nuptial vows in a 1 PM church ceremony at the Haskins Presbyterian Church. The bride, daughter of Kenneth and Jean Mathers, wed Marion Ferguson of Iowa City with Rev. Mitchell officiating. The couple will reside in Iowa City after a short wedding trip.

Jean Mathers Marion Ferguson

Rebekahs Plan For District Convention

Local Rebekah lodge hosts district gathering June 27 in the 1.0.C.F. hall with Fairfield lodge conferring the Rebekah degree in the evening An all day meeting includes a noon cooperative dinner The district covers Wellman Kotona Washington with committees named by president Mrs O K E Sisk for entertainment registration reception favors and gifts decorating and refreshments.

Rebekah Lodge Fairfield Lodge Wellman Katona Washington O. KE. Sisk Charles Murdock Theodore Kiesey Paul Harvey L. R. Baker Clarence Brinning Vina Manussier Ernest Miller Paul Dé@imerly Harold Gray Myral Smith Clive Gray Myrtle Morgan Roy Stewart Leona Kos Frank Longwell Dave Schantz Fred Wagner GG. A. Reinert John Shebeck Cloyce Horsey Carl Schneider Ernest Strum Carl Phillips Grant Humston Seth Carris Harold Brock

Soldier’s Sandwich Gift Moves Local Hearts

A World War II veteran recalls feeding a little girl beside the chow line overseas. She instead carried the pork sandwich home to her mother, who thanked him in English, noting the meat equaled their family’s weekly food allowance for four.

Ruth Foster

St Pauls Women’s Guild Meets With 25 Attendees

The St. Pauls Women’s Guild gathered at the church yesterday afternoon with 16 members eight children and one visitor present. Devotional singing responsive reading and a Flags Day talk by Mrs. Alta Guenther prefaced a business session led by President Alice Finke.

St. Paul's Women’s Guild Alta Guenther Edith Guenther Alice Finke Anna Zieglowsky Clara Sheetz

Dances of Kissed Contact in 17th Century Europe

During the 17th and 18th centuries kissing was a common element at almost all dances throughout France and Italy, reflecting social norms of courtship and ceremony in those regions.

France Italy

Mrs. Guthrie Engaged to L A Stinson of Oak Park

The widow of Carl Guthrie from Washington is engaged to L A Stinson a Chicago businessman. The engagement was announced at a dinner party hosted by Mrs H E Gilliland with 12 guests. No wedding date is set and Mrs Guthrie plans not to return to BCHS teaching this fall. Her daughter Patty Lou graduated from Colorado College and lives in Denver.

Las Animas Colo Carl Guthrie Washington Marian Guthrie BCHS L. A. Stinson Oak Park Ill H. EB. Gilliland Chicago Guthrie Colorado Monmouth College Patty Lou Colorado College Denver

Have Courtesy For Past Noble Grands Of Rebekah Lodge

Mrs Roward Baker opened the Rebekah Lodge meeting with six months officer slate led by Mrs Myral Smith noble grand. Corsages honored past noble grand members, dining room decorations featured pink and green with floral centerpieces. Myrtle Morgan was oldest and Waynne Marston youngest present.

Roward Baker Noble Grand Rebekah Lodge Myral Smith Ernest Miller Oral Muvo Mars Carl Hancher Myrtle Morgan Wayyne Marston Hach Siyral Smith Rebekahs Crawfordsville O. E. Sisk Baptist Chure Harold Brock John Enlenbush Oral Maye M. D. Lee Charles Murdock

Lois Rennock Weds Leonard A. Hays in Chicago Church

Lois Marie Rennock daughter of Mrs. Anne Musil Rennock Chicago marries Leonard Allyn Hays Los Angeles in a 7:30 p.m. single ring ceremony at Emmanuel Baptist Church Chicago Rev Frank J Bedick officiates. Maid of honor June Oul and bridesmaids Mildred Oul and Betty Hacek wear formal gowns and carry pink and white bouquets. The couple plans to reside in Ontario California after a post wedding trip and a Chicago reception followed by a week there.

Lois Marie Rennock Anne Musil Rennock Chicago Leonard Allyn Hays Los Angeles Calif The Journal Edguar Allyn Hays Washington Frank J. Bedick Emmanuel Baptist Church Frank Musil June Oul Berwyn Ill Mildred Oul Betty Hacek Crystal Lake Lll Emil Paise Robert Hacek Friends Ontario Hays Ilinois Pharmaceutical Association Chaffey College Indiana University Mabel Owen Melvin Soukup J. Donald Hays Joan Merle Shepherd Davenport J. Max Hays Madison, Wisc Mae Hendrickson Canby, Minn

Bible School Pupils To Give Program

Daily Vacation Bible school final program set for Sunday eight oclock at the Methodist church in Crawfordsville. The program includes a processional, songs, prayers, talks by Rev. R M McCracken and Mrs Mary Packer, awards for various classes, offerings, and a closing benediction. Mr and Mrs Ivyl Kenning and their son visit Harley Rhea's home in Crawfordsville from Denver Colorado.

Crawfordsville Methodist Church R. M. McCracken H. F. Ball Mary Packer Ivyl Kenning Little Son Denver, Colo Harley Rhea

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Tom Cantoni Wolf’s Flower Shop George C. Stewart Henrietta Stewart University of Iowa Miss Stewart Fred L. Stewart Madison Wins Hazel Alberson William Stewart Carolyn Wisconsin Washington Dairy C. H. Guther Carla Iowa Avenue South Marion LeRoy Pratt Lee and Lou Ann Des Moines W. C. McFadden Phil Antonoff Donald Shepherd Minneapolis Minn Northwest Clothing Convention Bert Art Institute of Chicago Helen B. Seidler Edward Barker San Diego Canif Marine Corps Charles A. Marsh Allen and Donna Jean Springfield, Minn Marietta Workman Russell Beard James Schmoelter Scott Furniture Omada Sioux City Tommy Richards Payne Marshall Florence Hockett Willits Motor Co YMCA Legion Ball Club MAJOR Nicola A. G. Spalding & Bros Spalding Maxine Logan C. M. Jones Miss Logan Tion Boutonnieres S & C Club Lemmon Washington IA G.H.M. Club Rural Woman’s Club L. GC. Bell H. J. Club Carl Amrine Merrimac Homer Stephen Marion L. Stransky Pilotburg Herman Luers James Fisher Wilbur Chalupa Highland Township Audrey Peet Cedar Falls Cora Davis Janet Sweet Eastern Stars Army Air Corps St. A.A.F England Victory Fes St. Paul’s Women's Guild Grees Mrs. Guthrie Lois Rennock L. A Mary W. Packer
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